FOR TODAY, January 6th, 2026
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...
Things are decidedly wintery. Right now it is -10*C/14*F. It's not supposed to snow today, at least according to the forecast, but I have noticed recently that more often than not what it says on my weather ap doesn't correspond with what's going on outside my window. I am not sure how reliable it is. I think I will stick with the window. It seems to be much more accurate!
I AM THINKING ...
I woke up with sparrows on my mind. The hymn "His Eye is On The Sparrow" was going through head. I have been working on my talk to give on the 25th and I have been looking up scriptures, etc. and taking notes about sparrows.
I AM ALSO THINKING ...
I could change my mind. I have changed it several times already since I was assigned the talk. Two other topics I have played with in my mind have been Grace and Forgiveness. Sigh . . . having to pick out your own topic as inspired to speak about is a lot harder to do than it seems on the surface.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...
A place to shelter. It's warm and cozy and safe. I am blessed. I cannot imagine what it must be like to be homeless at any time, let alone at this time of year.
IN THE KITCHEN ...
Creamy Butterbean Soup. Perfectly hearty, delicious and warming on a cold winter's day.
ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...
Molasses Soda Bread. Rhubarb & Lavender. I love soda bread. I love molasses bread. The two together, well I am sure I will love that as well!
THIS I BELIEVE ...
There isn't anything that a good playlist can't make more tolerable.
SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...
Red house, blue door, white trim. I am in love.
SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...
Cinnamon rolls. I like my mom's which were made with biscuit dough. I would rather have one of those than any other kind.
I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...
Tiny houses made from postage stamps . . .
DIY paper ornaments . . .
Envelope Books . . .
Watercolor button cards . . .
A tin filled with watercolor flowers . . .
SOMETHING I ENJOY ...
Toadstools and mushrooms . . .
SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...
Teacups and flowers . . . people are just so clever.
I AM READING ...
MRS. ENDICOTT'S SPLENDID ADVENTURE, by Rhs Bowen
Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook.
Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora―each needing escape―impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France.
With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet.
Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman.
As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradise of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches. Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning―and becoming an adventure she never expected.
I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thoroughly.
THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...
Tweed knits and those buttons . . .
Birds and snowmen . . .
Little black toe beans . . .
Scandinavian architecture . . .
Embroidered white linens . . .
MAKES ME SMILE ...
Owl love . . . owl love you forever. (Sorry couldn't resist.)
SOMETHING TO WATCH ...
Law and Order U.K. on Britbox.
A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU . . .
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the hand of an old friend.
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And that is my daybook for this week! Thanks always for being here!
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And I do too!
PS - Forgot to tell you how my doctors appointment went. He told me to get some calomine lotion to put on the rash. Take 1 to 2 Tylenol 1's every four to six hours, get some voltarin for any pain and then to come back in two months time if I was still in pain.
Gee I must be a doctor and not know it, as that would of been my suggestion too :) Let's hope it gives you some relief. So many nice things made with paper today, but what would I do with them if I make them? My grandkids used to call houses with those colours Lego houses when they were young, red, blue, green & yellow (the one across from them in particular) We got lots of snow yesterday, and as soon as that warning was finished we got another one for ice rain today! We have been out early to get fresh fruit and veggies (as fresh as you can get in winter) I sure miss the farm stands at this time of year. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteMmmm . . . Molasses Soda Bread looks fabulous! Cinnamon buns, owls, toe beans - we are birds of a feather me thinks! As for what they gave you for your shingles, shame on them. They have a cream that is specifically for shingles and the nerve pain, Zostrix I think it is. It works wonders. They should have given you a script for that instead of just the calamine lotion. I would try some hydrocortisone. I get it in a spray, to me that works much better than the cream. BTW good news for me, I got a new job! Yay! Much love - Raquel XO
ReplyDeleteAre your shingles any better, Marie. I think Rachel might be right. Perhaps the pharmacist could prescribe it for you? We made our cinnamon rolls with biscuit dough, too. Would love to see your mom’s recipe. Stay warm and cozy. Glad you don’t have to shovel the snow. Love and hugs, Elaine
ReplyDeleteIf you have a way to confer with a nurse online, maybe they could phone into the pharmacy for something more helpful...calamine...good grief, that hardly worked when we were kids...not impressed frankly. Hope you figure out what to do...at least do not take the word of just 1 person...never hurts to get another opinion medically...we SO WISH we had years ago when my hubby was given CIPRO which over time has robbed him of the ability to walk alone.
ReplyDeleteHUGS, Elizabeth xoxo